It’s a daily thing Mom & Dad fighting, screaming before my eyes, it makes me fantisize about better times. I stand there observing, confused and wondering where the love went, there’s no emotion, my parents are no longer heartfelt. Dad grabs the belt to release his tension, the blows numb my body and heart. I’m in suspension. Craving attention. I lash out, no matter how hard I scream and shout, the pain doesn’t go away. Cold showers can’t even wash it away. Maybe if someone would show me love today, it would take me to a better place, one of which, I would want to stay.